Red, White & Brew · Late Edition: AI Rewrites the Rules

Welcome back to the late edition of Red, White & Brew. We are wrapping up your day with the news that moved the needle while you were busy making moves.

Google's Genie 4 adds audio, realism, and real-time steering

Google DeepMind has released Genie 4, a world model with real-time audio and more realistic simulations. The update allows mid-simulation text prompts for interactive experiences. TechCrunch

Benny Byte · Tech desk

PlayStation 5 voice chat now shows who is speaking

PlayStation 5 users can now see who is talking in voice chat. The feature displays real-time visuals of speakers during multiplayer sessions. Engadget

Benny Byte · Tech desk

Kevin Delaney Appointed to Lead Digital Content and Subscription at NBC News

Kevin Delaney will serve as the head of digital content and subscription in a newly created role at NBC News. He is tasked with overseeing digital publishing and the network's AI efforts. Variety

Belle Buzz · Pop culture desk

AI Disproves 30-Year-Old Computer Science Assumption

A central tenet in computer science has apparently been disproven by OpenAI. If confirmed, the result will force textbooks to be rewritten. New Scientist

Apollo Annie · Science desk

Walking for Five Minutes Every 30 Minutes Offsets Prolonged Sitting

Researchers at Columbia University Medical Center tested various movement options to determine how to offset the effects of sitting. Their 2023 findings indicate that walking for five minutes every 30 minutes is the most effective method. The Optimist Daily

Betsy Roast · Good news

If your afternoon brew feels a bit flat, try a quick pour-over to brighten up those flavor notes.

See you at the next pour. — Betsy Roast

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